Best Buy Launches Insignia 5.1 Home Theater System

Best Buy Co., Inc. announced its new Insignia 5.1 Home Theater System with Audyssey audio technology.

According to the statement, available exclusively at Best Buy, the Insignia Home Theater System is a complete 5.1 surround sound system that boasts 110-Watts per channel, includes five speakers and a 120-Watt subwoofer. Also featured are three HDMI 1.4 inputs and one HDMI output that support new blu-ray audio formats and 3D video formats. The system also includes a pre-programmed Universal remote that is designed to work with the latest Insignia home theater products.

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Best Buy Unveils New Insignia™ 5.1 Home Theater System

Insignia’s new complete home theater audio system with Audyssey gives consumers a superior surround-sound experience at home

MINNEAPOLIS–Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) today announced the new Insignia 5.1 Home Theater System with Audyssey audio technology, a complete home audio system from Insignia. Available exclusively at Best Buy, the reasonably priced Home Theater system offers consumers all of the components needed to experience movie theater sound quality in their homes.

“Consumers have told us they want the latest in home theater audio technology that is easy to install, simple to control and affordable,” said Fernando Silva, vice president of Best Buy Exclusive Brands. “Our Insignia Home Theater System is a complete home audio solution offering rich surround sound that will transform any family room into a theater-like experience.”

The Insignia Home Theater System is a complete 5.1 surround sound system that boasts 110-Watts per channel, includes five speakers and a powerful 120-Watt subwoofer. It is constructed of high-quality components and assembled with precision to offer consumers a robust surround-sound experience at home. Also featured are three HDMI 1.4 inputs and one HDMI output that support new blu-ray audio formats and 3D video formats. The system also includes a pre-programmed Universal remote that is designed to work with the latest Insignia home theater products.

The Insignia Home Theater System features Audyssey audio technology, which will automatically enhance quieter sections of movies or television shows while leveling out the sounds of loud commercials for a more enjoyable listening experience. The system also includes a speaker setup microphone and Audyssey Auto Setup, which allows for easy home installation.

Best Buy leveraged consumer and employee insight to develop an exceptional listening experience with this new audio solution. The Insignia Home Theater System currently available in store has a clean, streamlined design that coordinates with other Insignia products in the home theater line. To learn more about the Insignia Home Theater System, visit www.InsigniaProducts.com or www.BestBuy.com.

About Insignia
Insignia is a Best Buy exclusive brand designed to provide customers with high quality and dependable technology products at an affordable price. Insignia’s inspiration for innovation in quality, design and performance is largely driven by customer input and employee insight. The Insignia line features a wide range of products including televisions, Blu-ray players, digital imaging products, home theater solutions, audio products and more. Insignia products are available exclusively at Best Buy and Future Shop retail locations, and online at www.bestbuy.com or www.InsigniaProducts.com.

About Best Buy Co., Inc.
With operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, China, Mexico and Turkey, Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services with a commitment to growth and innovation. The Best Buy family of brands and partnerships collectively generates more than $49 billion in annual revenue and includes brands such as Best Buy; Best Buy Mobile; Audiovisions; The Carphone Warehouse; Future Shop; Geek Squad, Jiangsu Five Star; Magnolia Audio Video; Napster; Pacific Sales; and The Phone House. Approximately 180,000 employees apply their talents to help bring the benefits of these brands to life for customers through retail locations, multiple call centers and Web sites, in-home solutions, product delivery and activities in our communities. Community partnership is central to the way we do business at Best Buy. In fiscal 2010, we donated a combined $25.2 million to improve the vitality of the communities where our employees and customers live and work.

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